Loving the ideas. We do the main dish salad idea too except last time I put it all together (otherwise a couple of mine wouldn’t eat). They ate it this time!
We also do fried rice (I know not healthy necessarily but we make it fairly healthy using olive oil and no butter). We just cook the rice in the cooker (you can use any type of rice you like). Then when it is done, we add eggs to a large griddle and a package of frozen mixed veggies (the kind with carrots, peas and corn). You could definitely use fresh veggies but I tend to save those for other things). DH actually cooks this meal, but anyway, he cooks it until the eggs are scrambled and veggies heated through. Actually he adds the veggies a few minutes before eggs.
If we have chicken on hand, we’ll grill or broil some on the side.
I will also sometimes serve a fruit salad with mandarin oranges as the base (no need for an added sweet dressing; just use the liquid from the oranges to your taste).
All of our children love this meal. It is quick and easy and fills us all up.
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I have successfully cooked many sauces and soups on my crock-pot. I used to think I couldn’t do soups in the summer, but I actually like them (and so does the family) when coupled with a cold veggie tray and/or fruit tray. (whatever is on hand!)
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We are having pizza night each Friday night. Simple and fun, and we are trying to make it purposeful. Sit outside and listen to the symphony (of nighttime creatures). Or look at the stars. Make ice cream cones and add some fun: sprinkles, gummy bears, etc. (I know, not healthy but a rare treat around here and just for the summer).
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Omelets are easy and quick, and you can add just about anything: fresh veggies, leftover meat from another meal, etc.
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These are some ones I can think of right now. Nothing fancy around here lately since we brought home our little 2YO daughter: she keeps me hopping!
